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FCC STAFF Ministers…………………....The Congregation Sr. Minister……………..Rev. J. Chris Michael Associate Minister……..Rev. Cheryl Russell Financial Manager….…..….……Kristin Callis Secretary……………….…...…..…Anne Carlisle Pianist….……………..…Ann Jeannette Pierce Choir Director………………..…Mike Tichenor Nursery Attendants…….…….Cynthia Smith Chandler Fleischmann Elee Roach Church Office 270-‐684-‐8879 Church Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.fccowb.org Church Office Hours Mon–Thurs 8 am–noon & 1 – 5 pm
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Owensboro, Kentucky Mission Statement
“Our mission is to manifest Christ’s love by empowering all to
compassionate service.”
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mission Statement
“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all
to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.”
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE
CALLER No. 13 Vol. 13 ~ July 11, 2017
From the Preacherman…. “Be still and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations. I am exalted in the earth.” Of all the verses in the Bible, of all the places I preach from and talk about and think on, this place in Psalm 46 is among the most treasured in all of Scripture to me. I love the entire psalm, its appreciation of life through dark, difficult times, while God is at work in the midst of things, sometimes seen, sometimes not. But that quote, in verse 10, is among the most deeply embedded in my soul.
I have sometimes wondered why. The psalmist speaks of the earth changing, mountains shaking, waters roaring and mountains trembling, but most of my life is quieter and less formidable than that. In the psalm the nations are in an uproar and kingdoms are tottering, but I have kids in college, homework is due for the 8th grader and there are high school games to get to. I have to wonder if the psalm really matches up to my life, if it really speaks to my existence at all.
But the psalmist asks me to do something that is rare and unusual, something that really only other Christians ask of me: to be still. I have to admit that this is among the oddest and strangest things the Bible asks of me. Just to be still. To know that God is God and I am not. Of all the things in the world that I do, of all the important, critical, seemingly crucial aspects of my life, the most important thing I do every week might be the minute or so of silence we share before the pastoral prayer each Sunday. Just to be still together is shocking and unusual, but after a while, after my own self-‐importance begins to fade away, after the shedding of my critical tasks, the only thing I really have to do, every day of my life, is “Be still and know that I am God.” Someone other than me is God.
However long that takes, whenever that happens to me, I find a sense of thanksgiving that overwhelms. I don’t mean that I understand things better or know how to act or what to do. I might or I might not. But I do know who is God and who is not. And who is not, is me.
If I get down to the core of things, down to where life is really lived, this psalm and this verse are really where I live and move and have my being, as Paul says. I don’t know where you live, but I know a place where you can hang out a while to see what it’s like. It is quiet there, and nobody but God is in charge. It can be scary to trust, but in the end, nothing else really matters. Be still and know. Peace….Chris
Reaching Ringers The music ministry is hoping to restart our handbell program in the fall. The bells need to be refurbished after the fire at a sizeable expense. Before we ship them off, we want to know that there is reasonable interest and enough players to justify that expenditure. Prospective ringers 5th grade through adult please see Mike Tichenor or contact the Church Office. Children & Youth Sunday School Request Teaching a children or youth Sunday school class is a wonderful way to connect with our youngest members. In the coming months, volunteers are needed to teach Sunday school classes. Volunteers are asked to teach four months at a time. The openings are for September through December 2017, January 2018 through April 2018, and May through August 2018. The age groups are Preschool – Kindergarten, 1st -‐ 3rd Grades, 4th – 5th Grades, 6th -‐ 8th Grades, and 9th -‐ 12th Grades. Please contact Pastor Cheryl if you are interested in volunteering.
Welcome New Members!
On July 2, we welcomed two new members into our Church family,
Laura Green, who lives at 4621 Barrington Place and her sister, Linda Green, who lives at 4609 Barrington Pl. We are glad you are here!
Backpack Ministry – School will be starting soon and it’s time to think about supporting our Backpack Ministry, which provides food each weekend for children at Cravens Elementary School who might otherwise be hungry during the weekend. It costs $150 to support one child’s weekend meals for one school year. If you are able to support one child that would be wonderful; however, all donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to FCC, write Backpack Ministry in the memo section, and either drop the check in the offering plate or mail to the church at P.O. Box 966, 42302.
A special thank you to Embry Luallen for being a counselor at the Chi Rho camp, Pastor Cheryl for directing CYF camp, and Taylor Mahlinger who worked at Kum-‐Ba-‐Ya during the entire camping season.
Summer Singers! Thanks to all those who have shared special music in our services these past few weeks. We have welcomed Hadley Rouse, Ann Miller, Greg Jones, and David Taylor. We appreciate your warm welcome to each of these. In the weeks to come, we have Wendell Thompson and Friends, the 1st/3rd Quartet, some of our Sunday School Singers, and Kennedy Jones. Watch for announcements regarding the resumption of choir rehearsals. See you Sunday, Mike Tichenor
2017 -‐ 2020 Capital Campaign Thanks to all who have filled out and turned in Capital Campaign cards! We hope that if you have not returned your pledge card, that you will do so, soon! You may drop the card in the offering plate, the church office, or mail your card. Your commitment to helping with the Capital Campaign of First Christian Church is needed and appreciated! You may start your giving immediately! The Capital Campaign Committee
Attention Women of the Church – The Disciples Women’s Ministries (DWM) invite all women to come to a luncheon at Colby’s on August 12 at 11:30 am. Please join us for fellowship and a delicious meal which is self-‐pay. RSVP by August 7 by email to [email protected] or call the office at 270-‐684-‐8879.
NEWS
Boy Scouts BSA Troop 3010 attended Boy Scout Camp at Roy C. Manchester at the Pfeffer Scout Reservation located on Kentucky Lake from June 11-‐17, 2017. The boys attended merit badge classes and social events as well as a Vespers service, flag ceremonies and campfire activities throughout the week. There were about 22 groups in attendance and Troop 3010 was one of only three units recognized as a Quality Unit and presented with a 2017 flag ribbon. Ten scouts and three adults were in attendance. As seen in the picture, front row from left to right are Colin Ruckdeschel, Clayton Roberts, Lane Gutsche, Emaun Riley and Tate Bullis. Back row scouts are Michael Snyder, Lucas Ruckdeschel, Sean Boone (Eagle rank), Cole Bullis and Keppler Hughes. Not pictured are Scoutmaster, David Ruckdeschel, and Assistant Scoutmasters, Jason Roberts and Michelle Ruckdeschel.
July 9, 2017 ~ Pentecost 5 ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Janey Burns Serving Elders: Anne Carlisle and Kaye Farmer Acolyte: Max Baur Bell Ringer: Annalee Yager Elder of the month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Nancy Barnard, Emily Baur, Brian Belcher, Leslie Carlisle, Joy Emerson, Becky Gordon, Larkin Hayden, Carroll Laswell, Brende Lott, Sue Ann Morris Youth Deacon: Millie Roberts Message in Music: Prelude: O God Beyond All Praising Offertory: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Communion: Enigma Variations Opus 36, No. IX, Nimrod Hymns:
July 24, 2016 ~ Ordinary 12 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Pam Woodward Serving Elders: Carroll Hayden and Alpha Jo Luallen Acolyte: Daniel Lott Elders of the Month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Aloma Dew, Steve Divine, Eric Farmer, Chris Gaddis, Blake & Missie Hayden, Matt Johnson, Michelle Long, Abbe Quisenberry, Marilee Thompson
SUNDAY, July 16 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts MONDAY, July 17 8:30 am VBS TUESDAY, July 18 8:30 am VBS 12:00 pm Outreach Team Mtg WEDNESDAY, July 19 6:30 am MBS Panera 8:30 am VBS 5:30 pm Elders’ Meeting THURSDAY, July 20 8:30 am VBS 2:30 pm Food Pantry FRIDAY, July 21 6:00 pm Sanctuary in Use SATURDAY, JULY 22 11:30 am Sanctuary in Use
SUNDAY, June 25 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts TUESDAY, June 27 5:30 pm Cap. Campaign Mtg. WEDNESDAY, June 28 6:30 am MBS Panera THURSDAY, June 29 1:30 pm Bible Study SUNDAY, July 2 Youth Mission Trip Departs 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School (No Children’s’ Sunday School) 6:30 pm Boy Scouts TUESDAY, July 4 Office Closed WEDNESDAY, July 5 6:30 am MBS Panera 11:30 am ADC Team Meeting THURSDAY, July 6 1:30 pm Bible Study 2:30 pm Food Pantry SATURDAY, July 8 General Assembly Begins
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 16, 2017 ~ Pentecost 6 ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Amy Fredrickson-‐Wilkey Serving Elders: Pam Woodward and Wendell Thompson Acolyte: Annalee Yager Bell Ringer: Drew Johnson Elder of the month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Barbara Bennett, Shannon Divine, Andy Goodaker, Sale Gordon, Sally Ham, Cathy Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Cathy Midkiff, Forrest Roberts, Sandra Roberts, Janet Tichenor Youth Deacon: Hannah Kate Divine Message in Music: Will the Circle Be Unbroken Guest Musicians Cindy Goodrid, Jim Stuart, Kent Frugé, Wendell Thompson Prelude: This World is Not My Home Offertory: Shall We Gather at the River Communion: They’ll Know We are Christians by Our Love Hymns: On Eagle’s Wings; Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ; O Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life
Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Patricia Kelley to the glory of God and in loving memory of her father,
Oscar Young (Deacon Emeritus), on his birthday.
Offering for the Month $37,333.00 Other Revenue Month 1,215.00 Total Revenue $38,548.00 Expenses for the month 35,482.00 Net for the month $3,066.00
YTD Offering 176,817.00 YTD Other Revenue 11,016.00 YTD Revenue 187,833.00 YTD Expenses 177,315.00 YTD Net 10,518.00
Disciples Mission Fund 1,785.00 Christian Church in KY West Area 1,071.00 HELP Office 450.00 Easter Special Offering 408.00 Week of Compassion 534.00 Pentecost 471.00
Serving in Worship
August 7, 2016 ~ Ordinary 14 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Eric Farmer Serving Elders: Tab & Vicki Quisenberry Acolyte: Clayton Roberts Elder of the Month: Wayne & Gloria Goodaker Deacons: Kyle & Sara Aud, Lenee Bowen, Libby & Andy Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Andy Luckett, Leslie Mobley, Patty Wahl, Brad Webb, Sally Wood
July 17, 2016 ~ Ordinary 11 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Brian Belcher Serving Elders: Tom Maddox and Carolyn Williams Acolyte: Annalee Yager Elders of the Month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Barbara Bennett, Shannon Divine, Andy Goodaker, Sale Gordon, Sally Ham, Cathy Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Cathy Midkiff, Forrest Roberts, Sandra Roberts, Janet Tichenor
August 28, 2016 ~ Ordinary 17 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Nelda Barnett Serving Elders: Mark & Janet Luckett Acolyte: Miles Baur Elder of the Month: Wayne & Gloria Goodaker Deacons: Nancy Barnard, Emily Baur, Brian Belcher, Leslie Carlisle, Joy Emerson, Becky Gordon, Larkin Hayden, Carroll Laswell, Brende Lott, Sue Ann Morris Worship & Wonder: Storyteller – Mallory Roberts The July Board meeting has been canceled. The next
Board meeting will be August 8 at 5:15 pm.
Elders’ Meeting – Wednesday, July 19, at 5:30 pm in the FaHoLo classroom.
Bible Study -‐ Please note that Bible Study is canceled for July 20.
Flowers in the Chancel There are openings for flowers in the chancel on August 27, September 3, 10, October 1, 8, 22, and 29. If you are interested in providing flowers for any of these dates, please contact the church office at 270-‐684-‐8879. Primetimers Plus Dinner -‐ Members and friends of First Christian Church (DOC), if you are not currently joining others of like interest and age for Primetimers’ Plus activities, we'd love to have you come along to Mike Tichenor's home, at 4 pm on Monday, August 14. The cost is $10.00 per person (catered meal). The speaker will be Adrienne Allen, discussing the Nurture to Nature Wildlife Center. Let Ron know if you want to join the group, so you will be included in the reservations. Home-‐270-‐683-‐8510, Cell-‐812-‐454-‐8555, [email protected] Hope to see you!!
July 23, 2017 ~ Pentecost 7 ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Michelle Long Serving Elders: John & Janey Burns Acolyte: Drew Johnson Bell Ringer: Mackenzie Elliott Elder of the month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Aloma Dew, Steve Divine, Eric Farmer, Chris Gaddis, Blake & Missie Hayden, Matt Johnson, Michelle Long, Abbe Quisenberry, Marilee Thompson Youth Deacon: Sally Lott Message in Music: Make Me an Instrument Guest Musicians 1st/3rd Quartet; Shirley Overfield Prelude: Come, We That Love the Lord Offertory: Day by Day Communion: Sun of My Soul Hymns: Come, Thou Almighty King; Open My Eyes, That I May See; Let Us Break Bread Together; It Is Well with My Soul
Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Mark & Anne Carlisle to the glory of God and
in honor of the marriage of Brett Carlisle and Lauren Rowe.
STEWARDSHIP MAY 2017
OUTREACH
SUNDAY, August 6 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts MONDAY, August 7 6:00 pm Worship Team Mtg. SUNDAY, July 23
9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 4:00 pm VBS Pool Party 6:30 pm Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, July 26 6:30 am MBS Panera THURSDAY, July 27 1:30 pm Bible Study SUNDAY, July 30 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, August 2 6:30 am MBS Panera THURSDAY, August 3 1:30 pm Bible Study 2:30 pm Food Pantry
God’s Garden, God’s City Vacation Bible School July 17–20 8:30–11:30 am
Preschool (potty-‐trained) -‐ completed 5th grade. Stop by the Church office for a registration form.
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God’s Garden, God’s City Vacation Bible School Registration Form
July 17-20, 2017 8:30 am-11:30 am Preschool (must be at least 3 & potty-trained) to completed 5th grade
Name: ___________________________________________________
Date of Birth_______________ Grade Completed _____or Age _____
Parent Name ______________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
Phone (H) ________________________(C) _____________________
Emergency contact _________________________________________
Emergency Phone __________________________________________
Medical Concerns/Food Allergies/Other Concerns ________________
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Name of person(s) who have permission to pick up child from VBS
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I give my permission for my child to be photographed Yes ____ No _____
Breakfast (Circle days child will eat) M T W TH (Served 8-8:30)
Lunch (Circle days child will eat) M T W TH (Served 11:30-12:00)
Parent Signature ___________________________________________
Youth & Children Ministries
Youth Mission Trip Pictured above are the youth and sponsors before they departed for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Other pictures are of the group working on tiling floors. They will share their experiences in a few weeks.
